As a 21yearold just leavin home with my first computer purchased a few days ago, I guess this was the ultimate site to discover. With eight antispy programs and applications installed it feels like my PC protection went from little red ridinghood to karatekid with a pepperspray.

Yet, all of this is new for me, so I think I learn to crawl before I start using grownup stuff like HiJackThis. Feels good to be here though, thanks for the advice I've already got!_________________It is harder to kidnap a sumo.

Hi Gecko and welcome! It sounds like you are starting out well with your new computer. Prevention will save you countless hours of grief and headaches later.

I learned a lot of what I know about spyware from this site:
http://www.spywareinfo.com - that's where I still go for learning more!_________________Former Microsoft MVP 2005-2009, Consumer Security
Please do not PM or Email me for personal support. Post in the Forums instead and we will all learn.